Thornwood High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (South Holland, IL)

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fs . Above: The half-time program is always an exciting display of musical versatility and showmanship. Member of the Symphonic Band, Greg Bella, contributes his musical tal- ents during the Homecoming half-time. Above Left: With temperatures near freezing and the wind chill below zero, Thunderbird supporters huddled in masses to try and keep warm. Despite the cold weather, the large crowd hovering under blankets viewed the first Homecoming win in five years. Left: Being chosen as a starting football play- er is always an honor at Homecoming. Select- ed to kick off the sophomore Homecoming football game is Ken Czosnowski. 17 HOMECOMING

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School Spirit hits new high With a hint of winter in the air a slight snowfall, and blustering winds, the Thunderbirds managed to win their first Homecoming game in five years. During Spirit Week students par- ticipated in activities ranging from Hawaiian Dress-Up to the tradition- al Blue and Gold Day, culminating in a pep session where students were allowed a peek at the Homecoming Court members. On Saturday the day's festivities began with the band leading the pa- rade to the football field, then the judging for the float contest began. The floats that received the highest merits were Cheerleaders, Latin Club, and Office Education. Following the sophomores' defeat, a man from the Armed Services, with a brightly colored parachute, dropped onto the center of the foot- ball field with the game ball. Shortly after the T-Birds began a tough de- fensive game, which resulted in a shutout of the Eisenhower Cardinals by a score of 10-0. At the conclusion of the football game, students rushed home to pre- pare for An Evening in Paradise. The couples danced to music rang- ing from the Bunny Hop to polkas. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of Homecoming Court. Tears flowed down Teri Emerick's face as she was crowned queen and danced to the theme song I Like Dreamin with King Tony Ter- razas. ,y i Above: The Homecoming parade proved to be an exciting display of school spirit. Showing off their Thunderbird spirit, Office Education members skate alongside their decorative bug. Above Right: For the tenth anniversary Homecoming game an exciting and unique addition begins the varsity football game as Captain Aubrey D. Sheppard, Jr, of the Unit- ed States Army, parachutes down onto center field with the football for the Homecoming game. Right: Donning heavy jackets to battle off cold weather chills, Cygnets show their spirit as they march down South Park in Thorn- wood's annual Homecoming parade. 16 HOMECOMING

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Top: Many dances at Homecoming invited ev- ery one to participate. Taking a break from the usual dance styles, couples join in doing the Bunny Hop. Above: The Homecoming music, provided by Canyon, allowed for many types of dancing. Here Gary Dudzik and Chere Koch take over the dance floor with a swinging polka. Right: Homecoming court member, Todd Hoover, takes time out to share An Evening in Paradise with his date, Jan Holobowski. 18 HOMECOMING e E i 5 Nfl W-4...-fe . t T... H as -w.,,., sw fs .